Replace culverts, cold plane AC pavement and overlay with HMA.

The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) is seeking bids for a highway improvement project located in Alpine County, specifically on Route 4 from Alpine County Line to 0.2 miles east of East Carson River Bridge and on Route 89 at 0.1 mile north of the closure gate. The procurement involves construction work focused on replacing culverts, cold planing asphalt concrete pavement, and overlaying with hot mix asphalt. Prime contractors must hold either a Class A or Class C-12 license, with the license constituting the majority of the project work. The solicitation is an electronic bidding opportunity with bids due by December 3, 2025, and an estimated project timeline of 380 working days. The bid package will be available beginning October 6, 2025, with all project documentation accessible through the Caltrans Construction Contract Award website. Prospective bidders are required to direct specific project inquiries to the California Department of Transportation Bidder Inquiries website and procedural questions to the CaleProcure California State Contracts Register Advertising Event website.

The contract opportunity emphasizes compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, which ensures that disadvantaged business enterprises receive full opportunity to submit bids without discrimination based on race, color, or national origin. The estimated contract value is $31,000,000, though this amount is not guaranteed and subject to potential variation. The project spans multiple jurisdictions, including Alameda County, Alpine County, Alpine Village CDP, and Alpine CDP, suggesting a comprehensive regional infrastructure improvement initiative. No specific incumbent vendors are mentioned in the documentation, and there are no explicit restrictions beyond the licensing requirements for prime contractors. The procurement process appears designed to promote open competition while maintaining standards for technical competence and regulatory compliance. Interested contractors should carefully review all documentation and ensure they meet the technical, licensing, and procedural requirements before submitting a bid.